INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS: THE GERONTOLOGIST’S ADVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS

摘要

The Gerontologist®, published since 1961, is a bimonthly journal of The Gerontological Society of America. The journal provides a multidisciplinary perspective on human aging through the publication of research and analysis in gerontology, including social policy, program development, and service delivery. It reflects and informs the broad community of disciplines and professions involved in understanding the aging process and providing service to older people. In 2015, more than 75% of submissions were research articles; 8.9% were literature reviews. Other types of submissions included brief reports, forum essays, practice concepts, policy studies, and international spotlights. Although half of all 2015 submissions were from international authors, acceptance rates for international submissions (5.0%) were substantially lower than those for U.S. authors 22.4%). Presentation will focus on strategies international authors can use to increase the likelihood of success publishing in this top-tiered journal.